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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.87, 1,781.72 and 1,102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.87, 1,781.72 and 1,102.61 is: 1,662.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.87 : 1,781.72 = 1,102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.87/1,781.72 = 1,102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.87x = 1,781.72 × 1,102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.87x = 1,964,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,542.29/1,181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.23

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